Industrial Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Industrial Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite)

Duration: 6-12 Months

Skills

:Capacity Planning, Industrial Manufacturing, Material Planning, Greenfield or brownfield project experience, Equipment planning, Labour planning, CAPEX management, PFMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Layout planning, Knowledge of AI-driven tool

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Required Skill

• s:Greenfield or brownfield project experience (good to hav
• e)Equipment planni
• ngCapacity planni
• ngLabour planni
• ngCAPEX management (good to hav
• e)Supplier validati
• onCapital investments – ROI, IRR, NPV, and cost-benefit analys
• isDesign and maintain OEE mode
• lsSupport factory ramp-up, installation, and operational readiness through model validation and performance tracki
• ngMaterial planni
• ngPFM
• EALean Manufacturi
• ngSix Sig
• maLayout planning (good to hav
• e)Simulation tools experience (not mandator
• y)Strong expertise in Exc
• elKnowledge of AI-driven tools (good to hav

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Job Descripti

• on:The Industrial Engineering Analytics Engineer will lead the development and application of advanced analytical models to drive manufacturing efficiency, capacity planning, and c
• ostoptimizati
• on.This role is responsible for building and managing integrated IE models that connect capacity, labor, material flow, PFEP, and cost (COGS) to enable data-driven decision-making across factory and site operatio
• ns.The ideal candidate will combine strong industrial engineering fundamentals with advanced analytics, simulation, business case development, and AI-driven systems to support large-scale manufacturing environmen

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Role Overv

• iew:The Industrial Engineering Analytics Engineer will lead the development and application of advanced analytical models to drive manufacturing efficiency, capacity planning, and cost optimizat
• ion.This role is responsible for building and managing integrated IE models that connect capacity, labor, material flow, PFEP, and cost (COGS) to enable data-driven decision making across factory and site operations. The ideal candidate will combine strong industrial engineering fundamentals with advanced analytics, simulation, business case development, and AI-driven systems to support large-scale manufacturing environme

nts.
Key Responsibili

• ties:Develop and own integrated IE models that connect capacity, labor, material flow, PFEP, and cost (COGS) to support factory planning and opera
• tionsBuild and maintain capacity models (target vs. forecast vs. gated capacity), incorporating cycle time, OEE, yield losses, and bottleneck ana
• lysisDevelop labor models to optimize headcount, utilization, and labor cost (LOH) across production sy
• stemsCreate and evaluate business cases for capital investments, including ROI, IRR, NPV, and cost benefit ana
• lysisLead COGS modeling, including labor, overhead, scrap, and process-driven cost compo
• nentsDevelop and track scrap and yield models, quantifying cost impact and identifying improvement opportun
• itiesDesign and maintain OEE models (availability, performance, quality) to drive operational efficiency and continuous improv
• ementPerform buffer and WIP analysis to optimize inline and interline storage, reduce bottlenecks, and stabilize production
• flowDevelop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and value stream maps to represent manufacturing systems and identify inefficie
• nciesIntegrate PFEP (Plan for Every Part) data into models to optimize material flow, storage, and line-side delivery strat
• egiesSupport factory layout, site planning, and material flow decisions through data-driven insights and mod
• elingPerform scenario analysis and sensitivity studies to evaluate production strategies and capacity expansion
• plansUtilize and/or develop factory simulation models (e.g., FlexSim, AnyLogic, Simio) to analyze throughput, bottlenecks, and system perfor
• manceSupport factory ramp-up, installation, and operational readiness through model validation and performance tra
• ckingCollaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Fin
• ance,Engineering) to align models with real-world constraints and business
• needsTranslate complex analytical outputs into clear, executive-level insights and recommenda
• tionsCollaborate with MES and Controls teams to integrate shop-floor data with IE models, ensuring accurate OEE measurement and enabling real-time, scalable dashboards for operational visibility and executive decision-m

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AI & Data Sy

• stems:Introduce and implement AI-driven tools and platforms to enhance industrial engineering analytics and decision-
• makingDesign and manage scalable data models and data architecture for IE, capacity, labor, PFEP,and cost ana
• lyticsDevelop standardized systems, frameworks, and governance for data modeling, analytics, and rep
• ortingAutomate data collection, validation, and reporting pipelines using AI and advanced analytics
• toolsEnable predictive analytics and intelligent decision-making for capacity, throughput, and cost optimi
• zationEstablish best practices for data quality, model standardization, and system integration across the organi

zation
Basic Qualific

• ations:Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field 7 years of experience in industrial engineering analytics, manufacturing modeling, or operations a
• nalysisStrong understanding of manufacturing systems, capacity planning, and industrial engineering pri

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Preferred Qualifi

• cations:Experience building end-to-end IE models integrating capacity, labor, cost, PFEP, and mater
• ial flowProficiency in capacity modeling, OEE analysis, cycle time studies, and line b
• alancingHands-on experience with PFEP, material flow optimization, and warehouse int
• egrationExperience with factory simulation tools (e.g., FlexSim, AnyLogic
• , Simio)Strong experience in business case development (ROI, I
• RR, NPV)Knowledge of COGS modeling, cost structures, and financial impact
• analysisExperience with data analysis tools (Excel advanced modeling, Python, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, or
• similar)Familiarity with AI/ML applications in manufacturing analytics (pr
• eferred)Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement metho

dologies
Key Skills & Comp

• etencies:Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-drive
• n mindsetAbility to build scalable models and analytics systems that support both tactical and strategic
• decisionsStrong communication skills to translate complex data into actionable
• insightsAbility to work across cross-functional teams and influence decisi
• on-makingAttention to detail with a systems-level understanding of manufacturing o
• perationsAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced en